Greater density causes particles to settle faster.
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Yes, particles can settle out of a solution through a process called sedimentation. This occurs when the particles are denser than the solvent and gravity causes them to sink to the bottom of the container.
A mixture with particles that settle on their own is called a suspension. Suspensions contain larger particles that are insoluble in the solvent and will eventually settle to the bottom due to gravity. Examples include sand in water and chalk in water.
These particles will settle to the bottom of the container.
I'm pretty sure that would be a colloid. Hope that helps!
This is most likely describing suspension particles, which are larger than those in colloids and solutions. These particles can be seen with the naked eye and will eventually settle due to gravity if left undisturbed. An example of a suspension is a mixture of sand and water.